The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwin, has stated that internal conflicts and irreconcilable differences among labour party members are contributing factors to his decision to switch allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Godwin who assumed office after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu, said the PDP promises a brighter political future for him.
He made this declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, noting that his decision to switch parties was fueled by his support for the gubernatorial aspiration of the PDP flag bearer, Asue Ighodalo, for the upcoming Edo Governorship election scheduled for September 21.
The newly deputy governor went further to state that his elevation to the deputy governorship role, just months before the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s eight-year tenure, is strategically aligned with efforts to bolster Ighodalo’s chances of victory over his rivals from other parties.
Omobayo has since been sworn in by the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. In his speech, Omobayo said he would support Governor Godwin Obaseki to finish strong in his second term.
Omobayo was born on July 19, 1986, and hails from Ibillo in Akoko-Edo local government area,he has a B.Eng. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Omobayo contested as the Labour Party candidate for Federal House of Representatives seat in Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency during the 2023 elections.
